ANTISEMITISM

We champion domestic and global actions against antisemitism. All world leaders must stand up and speak out against antisemitism. But that’s not nearly enough. Through AJC’s determined advocacy, we have helped nations around the world not only create national action plans to protect their Jewish communities, but also establish government positions with the sole purpose of leading the fight against antisemitism. AJC has leveraged this approach in Europe, Latin America, and in the U.S.

We Rely on Data

AJC is the authoritative voice on antisemitism for decision-makers throughout society, including elected officials on both sides of the aisle. AJC prioritizes data-driven advocacy and policy prescriptions. Our annual landmark survey, the State of Antisemitism in America Report, assesses and compares Jewish and the general populations’ perceptions of, and experiences with, antisemitism in the United States, along with similar surveys conducted in Europe. This report and additional surveys conducted by AJC’s Europe-based posts are widely used, cited, and requested by major media outlets, the FBI, leading members of Congress, social media companies, and more.

AJC combines this data with our best-in-class issue experts to educate and train leaders across all sectors, specifically governments, technology (including social media and AI companies), academia, business, and law enforcement. 

We Advance the Consensus Definition of Antisemitism

AJC saw the strategic importance of a universal definition of antisemitism decades ago—long before today’s deplorable attempts to politicize antisemitism. In 2005, AJC collaborated with experts to develop the Working Definition of Antisemitism, outlining what constitutes antisemitism, including antisemitism as it relates to Israel.

This definition has since been adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). The IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism is now considered the gold standard and, thanks in part to AJC’s long-standing advocacy efforts, has been endorsed by 1,200+ governments, the majority of U.S. states, and civil society organizations. 

Understanding Antisemitism: Translate Hate

In addition to the IHRA working definition, AJC’s Translate Hate glossary is an online tool with dozens of antisemitic words and phrases to help the public identify and understand anti-Jewish hate. Our glossary also includes antisemitic phrases that have re-emerged and morphed in the aftermath of the O‍cto‍ber ‍7 Hamas terrorist attack. In December 2024, AJC, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), launched Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition. This groundbreaking edition includes commentaries and other materials from Catholic teachings, helping educate millions of Catholics around the world about antisemitic tropes. AJC plans to release additional versions of Translate Hate in various languages, including a Spanish version already available, and for different communities. By learning about and exposing antisemitism, we can properly address and combat it. Learn more with AJC’s glossary here

Protecting Jewish Students

Amid a massive surge in antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents at colleges and K-12 schools following the October 7 Hamas massacre, AJC established our Center for Education Advocacy.

The Center’s bold, multi-tiered approach to education advocacy builds on AJC’s strong record of advocacy in education spaces to enact positive and lasting change for students of all ages. 

The Center for Education Advocacy expands AJC’s existing work in the student, academic, and parent empowerment spaces, including Alexander Young Leadership; Academic Affairs; and Education and Training. Learn more

Social Media Accountability

Antisemitism on social media is surging with real-life consequences. AJC regularly engages with social media companies at the highest levels to address antisemitism and other forms of hate speech and bigotry that proliferate on their platforms. This engagement bears real results. In the weeks following Hamas’ October 7 massacre, AJC began urging social media companies to counter the explosion of online antisemitism, misinformation, and rampant denial of Hamas’ deadly attack by adopting key recommendations from AJC’s Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America. AJC continues to work with and call on tech companies to train AI models to properly identify antisemitism; name antisemitism within terms of service; make it easier for users to report antisemitism; enhance policies and not make changes to existing policies that would result in increasing the visibility and distribution of antisemitic content; improve moderation systems; and publish and improve transparency reports.

We Continue to Deliver Results

AJC is continuously working with private and public sector leaders to discuss ways to improve policies, ensure consistent moderation and greater enforcement, and increase understanding of antisemitism.